Before I Self Destruct (2009)

A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

Cast (60)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

50 Cent

Clarence

Clifton Powell

Sean

I

Ira Berkowitz

Mr. Moore

G

Gabriel Ellis

Rafael

Los Jones

Jay

O

Omar Knight

Chauncy

O

O.G. Mack McLean

Mr. Harris

P

Piper

Larry

Cathleen Trigg

Betty

Michael Wright

First Victim

Elijah Williams

Shocka

S

Sasha Del Valle

Princess

Treach

Cedrick

Gabriel Casseus

Freddie

Kar Fearon

Miss Jenkins

S

Shortee Red

Tiny

E

Eva Lora

Mrs. Ortiz

T

Tayuana 'T.J.' Jones

Ronette

L

LoLa Monroe

Mona

T

True Love

Roberto

E

Elaine F. Liebmann

Miss Garrett

A

Adrienne Williams

Counselor

A

Adrienne Williams

Mr. Manyard

W

Walter Lee

Stu

M

Mark Glennester

Detective Sullivan

J

Jaquan K.D. Cobb

Bobby

T

Taquan K.R. Cobb

Kevin

R

Royal David Farmet

Detective

S

Steve Olimpio

Detective Monroe

Arturo Castro

Fernando

P

Pablo Gonzalez

Ernesto

J

Jivanta Roberts

Gloria

R

Raymond Henderson

Cab Driver

A

Antonio Lewis

Gerard

K

Kadi Bah

Tanya

J

Joanna Read

Samantha

D

Denosh Bennett

Female

P

Puala Peake

Old Lady

Y

Yayi Ramos

Girl in Park

J

John Chizzese

Jewelry Store Person #1

B

Benny Chizzese

Jewelry Store Person #2

J

Joseph Chizzese

Jewelry Store Person #3

A

Amanda Jimison

Jewelry Store Person #4

D

Donte Rey

Suite Store Person

S

Sheldon Carter

Police Officer

M

Michael Difigola

Suit Store Owner

D

Deo Allen

Victim

G

Gasner Hughes

Victim

I

Izzy Gold

Detective

S

Sean Carter

Victim

R

Raul Mercedes

Streetball Player #1

Dior Allen

Drug Dealer

W

Wallace Tsormey

Streetball Player #2

J

Joe Mitchell

Streetball Player #3

B

Brian Moody

Streetball Announcer #1

J

J. Jesses Smith

Streetball Announcer #2

F

Feli Frame

Grocery Store Cashier

C

Chris Young

Detective

Lloyd Banks

Teacher (uncredited)

M

Michael Masucci

Grocery store customer (uncredited)

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